CONDITIONED Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

conditioned 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of conditioned

as in prepared

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as in reactive

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conditioned

2 of 2

verb

past tense of condition

as in trained

to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness the length of time that it takes for runners to condition their bodies for a marathon

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deconditioned

as in adapted

to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation a company that must condition its traditional ways of doing business to the realities of the global economy

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misadjusted

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Recent Examples of conditioned

Adjective

As the protagonist Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1968), Duane Jones unveiled a distinct facet of pre-conditioned Black martyrdom. — Malik Peay, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2023 The new formula is infused with a luscious blend of flower oils so that lashes feel conditioned and supple to the touch. — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022 Getting a little more active, a little more mobile, a little more conditioned. — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Oct. 2021

Verb

In the corporate world, we have been conditioned to compartmentalize our existence. — Dr. Shiny Burcu Unsal, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 If Saudi Arabia were to accept a regional fuel bank in lieu of a sovereign enrichment capability, that arrangement need not be conditioned on immediate normalization with Israel. — Yoel Guzansky, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026 Choose Small, Skinny Okra Pods Although we’ve been conditioned to think bigger is better, this is not true with okra. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Americans have long been conditioned to expect that robust gains in the Labor Department’s monthly payroll report will result in lower unemployment. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 This can help address the root cause of behaviors such as spending excessive time in bed awake, maintaining irregular sleep schedules, and conditioned arousal such as worrying about sleep. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 31 July 2026 Seal air leaks and improve insulation to stop conditioned air from escaping your home. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 30 July 2026 But at least offers submitted through the Bankrate platform are binding and conditioned only on the accuracy and completeness of a borrower’s input. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 The loan is conditioned on Alterra taking a long-term office location in Upper Downtown, which stretches between Broadway and Speer Boulevard, and between Colfax Avenue and 20th Street. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned

Adjective

Job candidates are expected to be accurate, prepared and transparent throughout the hiring process.

— Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The depth chart remains murky, but Nunez-Roches would be well prepared to take more snaps.

— Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of prepared

Verb

For its part, Russia adapted to Ukraine's growing use of drones along the front by deploying electronic warfare systems at scale.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The actor’s outfit was adapted from Ackermann’s Fall-Winter 2026 ready-to-wear collection, which ruminated on the language of desire and seduction, and the magnetism of opposites.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of adapted

Adjective

We are swayed by subconscious gestures that ultimately have no bearing on a person’s ability to do a job, like poor posture or a weak handshake.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Nolan has embraced an elaborately mathematical approach to storytelling and somehow applied it successfully to the subjects of subconscious corporate espionage, space exploration, and World War II.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of subconscious

Verb

Every case has a value, which is determined by the likely amount of recovery or exposure as adjusted by the likely chance or winning or losing ― plus the attorney fees, expenses and costs to get the case over the finish line.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The store adjusted its merchandise to meet demand, stocking lumber for the first time.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjusted

Verb

Different people also learn in different ways and having a computer that is personally tailored to them could help facilitate a middle schooler’s everyday learning experience.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Enjoy around-the-clock lifestyle management and planning support tailored to your specific needs—and designed to save you time.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of tailored

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